MANAKAU.

Otaki Mail, 6 January 1919, Page 3

MANAKAU.

OPENING METHODIST CHURCH. The new Methodist Church at Manakau, erected to replace (lie building recently destroyed by lire, was opened yesterday. There was a good congregation in the morning, when the Rev. J. H. Haslam, of Levin, occupied the pulpit, and delivered a most approprite sermon. * Miss Knight, of Lower Hutt, an ■accomplished- contralto vocalist, sang a solo, * ‘jS.lt Eastern Song,” very beautifully, while one-of the Sunday school children also gave a solo sweetly. The evening service was conducted by the Rev. Hedley White, of Otaki, who gave a capital and appropriate address. The building was filled, and the singing went heartily. Miss Knight again delighted her -hearers with ‘‘Lead, Kindly Light,” sung most nrtistically and tunefully. Among those who attended the services were a number of visitors from various parts of the district. These were much impressed with the very lino church building. The collections for the day, which were in aid of the building fund, were very satisfactory. WEDNESDAY’S SOCIAL. On 'Wednesday evening next the opening of the new church will be celebrated by a social gathering, which will bo presided over by the Rev. E. Drake (Chairman of the Wellington District). A capital musical programme will be given, including items by Miss Knight and Levin and district perforators. A largo and successful function is anticipated.